Embassy Academy 2014 brochure

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English language summer school programme for children aged 10-17

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The Exclusive Summer Experience

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Set in some of the most beautiful and historic areas of England, our schools offer a truly unique and individual experience to all who attend.

Welcome to Embassy Academy

The experience04 Inspirational teaching

06 Exciting days out

08 Feeling at home

10 Fun activities

The schoolsWarminster Page 12

Kingham HillPage 16

Sports academyFootballPage 30

GolfPage 22

Horse ridingPage 24

Multi activitiesPage 26

TennisPage 28

Arts academyArt and designPage 30

Performing artsPage 32

Language academyIntensive EnglishPage 34

Summer studyPage 36

Other information38 Join us

39 Terms and conditions

Create your ideal summer experience at one of our renowned schools. Our staff will be on hand to help motivate and encourage you along the way.

With over 34 nationalities in 2013, Embassy Academy offers the perfect multinational environment to practice your English and make new friends.

• Small class sizes (maximum of 12), ensuring personal attention and quick progression

• English language tuition from native, qualified and experienced teachers

• Professionally taught sport, arts and academic courses

• Nine courses to choose from, with the flexibility to change course each week

• Safe and secure environment with a staff to student ratio of 1:5.

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Sample morning timetable

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Project work Portfolio work Portfolio work Active listening Revision

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Reviewing the excursions

Portfolio work Preparing for the trip Portfolio work Preparing for the trip

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Portfolio work Discussion forum Presentations Vocabulary hunt Portfolio work

Morning lessons are normally in three sessions: 9-10am, 10.10-11.10am and 11.30am-12.30pm, with 10 minute break at 10am and 20 minute break at 11.10am

Learning a language in an immersive setting is the best way to make progress quickly, especially in terms of active communication.

Our fully qualified teachers and instructors focus on interactive teaching and student communication through:

• Small class sizes (maximum 12 in our English classes)

• High calibre and intuitive integrated skills based syllabus

• Activities focusing on building individual English portfolios

• Giving students a chance to shine through task based activities and project work

• Offering students the chance to learn in a truly multilingual environment

• Modern technology in the classroom using Interactive whiteboards

• End of course certificates and reports to take home

Inspirationalteaching

“ It was really amazing. I learned so much and can speak much better than before. I made very good friends and got more independent.” Moriz, Germany



Visit historic sites and explore cities with our group excursions.

• Full day excursions every Saturday and Sunday

• One half day excursion every Wednesday afternoon

• Visits to historic cities and places of cultural interest

• Fun filled days out at premium theme parks

Exciting days out“ I love this school. I was here last summer, and will come again next year.” Maria, Ukraine

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Bournemouth and aquarium, Cardiff Castle, Eton College, London Eye, London Madame Tussauds, London walking tour, Portsmouth historic dockyards, River Thames cruise, Thorpe Park, Windsor Castle and Yeovilton Air Show

Bath and the Roman Baths, Birmingham tour and Cadburys World, Chessington World of Adventures, London Eye, London Madame Tussauds, London walking tour, Oxford, Warwick Castle and Windsor Castle

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Bath and the Roman Baths, Bristol Zoo, Cheddar Gorge, Longleat Safari Park, Salisbury Cathedral and Stonehenge

Blenheim Palace, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxford Christ Church College, Oxford walking tour, and Stratford-upon-Avon

Excursions are subject to change or cancellation


With all the excitement of your time at Embassy Academy, you need to be able to relax and feel at home.

Comfortable rooms and our welcoming staff ensure that you will be happy and feel at home. Arrival and departure transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. These include a full meet and greet service on arrival and assistance with check-in upon departure.

We provide:

• Full board accommodation from single and twin rooms to small dormitories*

• Healthy food choices and daily snacks

• Special diets catered for on request

• House parents responsible for pastoral care

• Excellent staff to student ratio of 1:5.

*Accommodation varies in each centre.

“ It was very interesting. I will miss the school and staff.” Assel, Kazakhstan

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Learn a new skill, have fun with friends and attend your own awards ceremony.

In addition to your choice of specialist course there are lots of other activities throughout the week with a mixture of competitions, performances, sports and quizzes.

• Mixed group activities varying from swimming to treasure hunts, sports competitions to face painting

• Variety of activities with a weekly showcase of students’ achievements (e.g. art displays, dance performances)

• Girl or boy focussed activities such as football or beauty evenings

• Regular evening excursions

Fun activitiesfor everyone

“ I don't want to go home! Super! Thank you very much!” Anastasia, Russia

Warminster Kingham Hill

On site

Art and crafts night, Blind date competition, Boys and girls house night, Carnival, Fashion show, Film night, Inflatables, Inter house tournament, Internet time, Karaoke, Multi sports, Nature trails, Pool party, Quiz night, Silly sports competition, Talent show, Themed disco.

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Bowling, Cinema and Ice skating

Activities are subject to change or cancellation


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WarminsterWarminster is one of the leading independent boarding schools in the south west of England. Warminster has been providing a quality learning environment for over 300 years.

This stunning boarding school is close to Bath, Salisbury and the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge.

• Modern classrooms, many with interactive white boards

• Large sports hall

• Astro turf and outdoor playing fields

• Hard surface tennis courts

• Outdoor heated swimming pool

• Art studio

• Computer suite

• Modern spacious dining room

CoursesArt and designPage 30

GolfPage 22

Horse ridingPage 24

Intensive EnglishPage 34


Summer studyPage 36

TennisPage 28

Key factsAge range 12 – 17 Dates 6 July – 10 August

Accommodation Six unique boarding houses with mainly twin, triple and quad rooms

Excursions Full day: Bournemouth, Cardiff, London, Portsmouth, Windsor, Thorpe Park and Yeovilton Air Show Half day: Bath, Bristol, Cheddar Gorge, Longleat Safari Park, Salisbury and Stonehenge

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Luton Stansted

“ Very nice college. Well organised with excellent teaching staff. I enjoyed it.” Carlo, Italy


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GolfPage 22

Horse ridingPage 24



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Kingham HillBuilt in 1886 and located in the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Kingham Hill is a popular independent school with excellent facilities.

A traditional English boarding school on a very safe campus, close to the town of Chipping Norton. It is within easy reach of Oxford and Shakespeare’s home town of Stratford-upon-Avon.

• Spacious grounds surrounding several stunning boarding houses

• Large indoor swimming pool

• Modern sports hall

• Extensive outdoor playing fields including astroturf

• Art studio

• Computer suite

CoursesArt and designPage 30

FootballPage 20

GolfPage 22

Horse ridingPage 24




Key factsAge range 10 – 15 Dates 6 July – 10 August

Accommodation Mainly twin, triple or quad bedrooms with shared bathrooms

Excursions Full day: Bath, Birmingham, Chessington World of Adventures, London with Madame Tussauds and London Eye, Windsor. Half day: Blenheim Palace, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon

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“ The best thing is the staff because they are friendly and available to help, whatever you might need.” Pedro, Brazil

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FootballPage 20

Art and designPage 30

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FootballSPORTS ACADEMY

Enjoy FA level coaching and learn new skills so you can play a world cup of your own.

Course features • 8 hours of professional football coaching

with FA qualified instructors

• Practice ball control, tackling, shooting skills and play matches to put your new skills to the test

• 15 hours of English language tuition

• 4 hours of group activities

* The timetable is for illustrative purposes and is subject to change. Please turn to the relevant school page for full excursion list.

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Sample programme*

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Friday Weekend

English language tuition

Five-a-side tournament Two full day excursions include Bath, Birmingham, Chessington, London (as pictured), Warwick and WindsorGroup activities

Talent or fashion showDisco, movie night, multi sports or tournament

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English language tuition (three hours)

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Warm up, assessment, dribbling skills and match play (two hours)

Group coaching, shooting practice, free kick and corners

Half day excursions include Blenheim Palace, Cotswold Wildlife Park, Oxford (as pictured) or Stratford-upon-Avon

Passing skills, attacking, defending, match play

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Themed disco Cinema or bowling Inter house competition Inflatables or carnival




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GolfSPORTS ACADEMY

Improve your English and your golf handicap with professional teachers and qualified PGA instruction.

Course features • 8 hours of professional golf coaching with

PGA instructors

• Practice your driving, putting and swing

• More advanced students will have the opportunity to play the course




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Swing practice and personal work stations

Two full day excursions include Bournemouth, London, Oxford and Thorpe Park (as pictured)Group activities



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Warm up, assessment and swing practice (two hours)

Driving and stroke technique

Half day excursions include Bath, Cheddar Gorge, Longleat Safari Park and Stonehenge (as pictured)

Putting and group clinic


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Horse ridingSPORTS ACADEMY

Train with expert riding instructors and explore beautiful countryside with this horse riding academy.

Course features • 8 hours including instruction at an approved riding school

• Improve your riding and jumping skills

• Learn basic horse and stable management

• Horse riding in the local countryside with carriage driving†



* The timetable is for illustrative purposes and is subject to change. Please turn to the relevant school page for full excursion list. † Carriage driving offered at Warminster only.

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Mini gymkhana Two full day excursions include Birmingham, Bournemouth, Cardiff (as pictured), London, Oxford and Thorpe ParkGroup activities



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Assessment, stable management and riding lesson (two hours)

Cross-country or off-road hacking in the fields

Half day excursions include Bath (as pictured), Cheddar Gorge, Longleat Safari Park, Oxford and Stonehenge

Show jumping, dressage and stable management


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Multi activitiesSPORTS ACADEMY

Improve your English and practise your new language skills with fun sport and social activities to suit everyone.

Course features • 8 hours of mixed activities on site, supervised and

led by our enthusiastic Academy team




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Mini Olympics and drama Two full day excursions include Bournemouth (as pictured), Cardiff, London, Oxford and Thorpe ParkGroup activities



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Football, basketball and swimming (two hours)

Dance and tennis Half day excursions include Bath, Cheddar Gorge, Longleat Safari Park (as pictured) and Stonehenge

Art and team games


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TennisSPORTS ACADEMY

Anyone for tennis? Improve your skills at this classic English game with professional coaching.

Course features • 8 hours of professional tennis coaching with

LTA qualified instructors

• Practice your serve, forehand and backhand




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Groundstrokes and serve coaching, match play and tournament

Two full day excursions include Bournemouth, Cardiff, London, Portsmouth, Thorpe Park or Windsor (as pictured)Group activities



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Warm up, assessment, forehand and backhand coaching (two hours)

Group coaching, stroke play, match tactics and practice

Half day excursions include Bath, Bristol, Cheddar Gorge (as pictured), Longleat Safari Park or Stonehenge

Forehand and backhand volley coaching, singles and doubles tactics


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Art and designARTS ACADEMY

Passionate about art and design? Explore your creativity in an art studio with our professional tutors.

Course features • 8 hours of art classes with a qualified art teacher

• Working on a variety of projects using a range of media

• Visits to local places of interest for inspiration and ideas




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Screen printing and exhibition of work

Two full day excursions include Bournemouth, London (as pictured), Oxford and Thorpe ParkGroup activities



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Still life painting and history of art studies (two hours)

Sketching in the local environment

Half day excursions include Bath, Cheddar Gorge, Longleat Safari Park and Stonehenge (as pictured)

Printing and sculpting


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Performing artsARTS ACADEMY

From Shakespeare to Cats, you can take to the stage or stay behind the scenes with our performing arts course.

Course features • 8 hours of performing arts classes

• A variety of topics covered including drama, music and dance

• Opportunity to showcase new skills at the talent show




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Expressive dance Two full day excursions include Bath (as pictured), Chessington, London, Warwick and WindsorGroup activities



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Theatre studies (two hours) Stage management Half day excursions include Blenheim Palace, Cotswold Wildlife Park (as pictured) and Stratford-upon-Avon

Musical theatre


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Intensive EnglishLANGUAGE ACADEMY

Fast track your way to English language excellence with full days of English tuition and skills training.

Course features • 8 hours of intensive English language tuition in small classes of

six students maximum

• Afternoon classes with a focus on language skills and project work




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Literature Two full day excursions include Bournemouth, London (as pictured), Oxford and Thorpe ParkGroup activities



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Pronunciation and grammar (two hours)

Create your own newspaper

Half day excursions include Cheddar Gorge, Longleat Safari Park, Oxford (as pictured) and Stonehenge

Debating


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Summer studyLANGUAGE ACADEMY

Prepare for a British education and have fun learning.†

Course features • 23 hours of mixed subjects such as maths, science, art, humanities,

with qualified school teachers

• An ideal taster for study at Bellerbys College or a UK boarding school

• Gain skills in learning to study academic subjects in English



† Students must be at intermediate level or above to enrol. A test must be completed prior to arrival.

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Philisophy

Maths

ICT

Geography Two full day excursions include Bournemouth, Cardiff, London, Portsmouth, Thorpe Park (as pictured) or Windsor

History

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Art (two hours) Science Maths Science

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Philisophy (one hour) ICT Performing arts

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Geography (one hour) Maths Half day excursions include Bath, Bristol, Cheddar Gorge, Longleat Safari Park or Stonehenge (as pictured)

Geography

Maths (one hour) History ICT


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Join us Terms and conditionsNo matter which course you choose you’ll have the time of your life

We encourage you to book through one of our recognised agents or representatives. They will advise the best course for you and help with all admission procedures. They may also be able to arrange cheaper travel than you could yourself.

If you would like us to help you find your local agent, please contact us by phone on +44 1273 339 275 or email embassyacademy@studygroup com. Alternatively, you can book directly through our website embassysacademy.com.

All enrolments are subject to the following conditions which become legally binding on acceptance of enrolment by Embassy Academy.

1. Payment of fees All fees including the application fee must be paid in full no later than 14 days before arrival. Transfers and accommodation will not be confirmed until all monies have been paid in full. For all payments made after the due date a fee of 2% of the total amount will be added. No student will be allowed to attend without payment being made in full prior to course commencement.

2. Services The company reserves the right to change the particulars of the services, including changes to courses, locations, facilities and dates of the programmes where circumstances beyond the company’s control necessitate such changes or where the number of bookings received does not reach the minimum numbers required to operate a course viably.

3. General refund policy All refunds will be sent to the account of the Embassy Academy representative to whom the fees were originally paid, or to the individual from whom Embassy Academy has received the original direct payment. If a student’s visa application is rejected after payment has been received all fees, excluding any cancellation fees detailed in the Cancellation Policy below, will be refunded within 28 days, provided a visa refusal letter is received by our International Admissions Centre at least two working days before the course is due to start and the student has fulfilled all requirements for a visa application. No refund will be made if a visa rejection is based on student’s failure to meet the necessary criteria for their chosen visa category.

4. Cancellation policy Embassy Academy defines cancellation as the period prior to start of first course. All cancellations must be made in writing to our International Admissions Centre.

Where cancellations are received in writing more than 14 days before the first course start date 100% of package price will be refunded, but any enrolment or airport transfer fee is non-refundable. Where cancellations are received in writing 14 days or less prior to the first course start date, 30% of the package price will be charged. Any enrolment or airport transfer fee is non-refundable.

5. Withdrawal policy Embassy Academy defines withdrawal as termination of a course after the first course has started. Any withdrawal must be made in writing to our International Admissions Centre. No refund will be given once the course has commenced.

6. Travel details Students that have booked an airport transfer must send details to our International Admissions Centre at least three full working days prior to their designated arrival time. If notice is not received the company may not be in a position to provide a transfer.

7. Visas Some students require a student visa or tourist visa. Students should contact their local embassy, Consulate or High Commission to ensure they are allowed to enter and study in their chosen country. Arranging the correct Visa is the sole responsibility of the student or agent. No visa support documentation will be provided until all fees have been received.

8. Accident and medical Every student must have appropriate insurance and provide a document with the student’s name and date of coverage as proof. The company recommends that all students take our own StudyCare insurance which is tailored to the needs of international students. Cover under the StudyCare insurance policy does not commence until the insurance fees have been paid in full. Any medical costs (including transportation) are the responsibility of the student. Full details of what StudyCare insurance includes can be found on our website and in the parent guide.

9. Liability Embassy Academy and its staff and representatives will not be liable for loss, damage or injury to persons or property howsoever caused, except where liability is expressly imposed by law. Embassy Academy will not be liable in the event that any service contracted to be supplied by Embassy Academy becomes impossible to supply for any reason or any cause outside the control of Embassy.

10. Student welfare As all our students choose our courses to obtain the best programme possible we owe it to all our guests to make sure that they can study and enjoy the stay to the fullest. Embassy Academy reserves the right to terminate the programme of any person or group whose behaviour is likely to cause distress, damage or danger to other participants, Embassy Academy employees or anyone else. Embassy Academy reserves the right to terminate the programme of any person or group whose behaviour is contrary to applicable local laws. This behaviour includes but is not limited to: under-age purchase or consumption of alcohol, possession of illegal substances, damage to property, threatening or violent behaviour.

11. Our student discipline procedure Our general discipline procedure in cases of misbehaviour is as follows: in the first instance a student will be given a verbal warning. If the student continues to misbehave they can receive additional sanctions such as detention and removal from activities. Should behaviour continue to deteriorate a student will be issued with a written warning. Once a written warning has been issued, Embassy Academy would contact the agent as soon as possible, allowing differences in time zones. Any student who has been issued with a written warning will be made fully aware that any further incidents will result in removal from the centre.

12. Expulsion Students or group leaders who disregard the rules laid down by our staff may be expelled. Embassy Academy will not be liable for any costs incurred in this process. No refunds will be made for any programme missed as a result of such termination and such decision is final.

13. Resolution of disputes If a student agent or their representative wish to complain about any aspect of the services provided by Embassy Academy, such a complaint must be made to the Embassy Academy Centre Manager, and if not resolved, contact the head office at [email protected]. Each complaint will be fully investigated provided that it is received within a month of the course ending, it was initially registered in writing with an on-site representative or Centre Manager and all fees have been paid in full. In the event that the matter is not resolved, the student or group leader or agent should make a complaint in writing to the Embassy Academy head office (see back cover).

14. Promotional activity The student (and, where applicable, his or her parent or guardian): (i) agrees that the student’s photographs, videos, artwork or other works, as well as recorded or written testimonials and details of the student’s achievements (“Student Images and Testimonials”) may be used by Study Group, or by a third party agent of Study Group, worldwide for promotional purposes including in its printed and online marketing materials and on any social media network without further consent or notification; and (ii) gives consent to Study Group storing, or transferring across international borders, copies of the Student Images and Testimonials for such purposes.

15. Data protection Any information provided to Embassy Academy may be held on computer and shall be used in accordance with its data protection registration and the national data protection laws applicable. Our Privacy Policy is available on the Embassy Academy website.

16. Further information Pocket money requests for students will incur a processing charge of £50 for UK per pocket money transfer.

17. Force majeure Embassy Academy is not liable in the event where it is unable to fulfi l any service to which it is contractually bound because of fire, natural disaster, acts of government, failure of suppliers or subcontractors, labour disputes or other reasons which are outside its control.

18. Agents All the above terms are applicable to direct students and agents unless variations are expressly agreed between the agent and Embassy Academy or their parent company, Study Group, in writing.

19. General disclaimer Please note that the schools listed in the brochure provide facilities only. The summer courses are run by and for Embassy Academy and there is no connection with the schools in terms of operations.

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Quality education worldwideEmbassy Summer is part of Study Group, a global leader in providing academic pathways that create superior career outcomes for students.

We are proud of our role in the education community, and are passionate about helping students achieve their dreams and aspirations.

Our strategic pillars:

• Access to Higher Education

• Provision of Higher Education

• Provision of Career Education

• Provision of Language Education

Social Responsibility

As a global education provider Study Group seeks to make a difference by funding the construction of schools in disadvantaged communities. Through our charitable initiative Building Futures, Study Group works to identify those communities where the building of a school will contribute to the preservation of the social structure for future generations.

Study Group also recognises its responsibility towards protection of the environment and fosters among its staff, suppliers, customers, shareholders and local communities an understanding of environmental issues in the context of its business. Our collective task is to ensure that we continually improve the environmental impact of our global activities.

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